Beloved-Discussion+Two

=//Beloved// by Toni Morrison=
 * //Discussion Two//**

This space has been established for you to discuss your literature circle book with a larger audience in an online setting.
 * //Directions://**

Process:
 * Read over the prompts below.
 * Choose one prompt, and consider how it relates to your book. Prepare a response and add it to the discussion. You must post one original discussion response (i.e.your initial answer to the prompt).
 * To add to the discussion, you must first log in to wikispaces using your username and password. Then, click on the discussion tab at the top of this window to enter the discussion.
 * Then, respond/reply to two other responses from other students. This is essentially like the conversation you would normally have in class. Consider it a discussion; you give feedback, agree or disagree, or ask new, but related questions for your peers to consider.
 * Finally, go to the discussions of the two books you read previously. Participate in the discussion by contributing one post (response or original response). Make sure to not reveal too much information (the current book has not been finished by those in that discussion).
 * All responses will be scored based on their demonstration of thoughtfulness and understanding (content, audience, purpose).

Minimum participation is required, but extended participation is encouraged and expected. Please make sure your subject headings are clear statements of topic or title. If you find yourself having technical problems with the discussion board, or you note a concern in content or behavior within the discussion, please alert Ms. Shubert immediately. You may email her (abby.shubert@appo.k12.de.us ) or send her a message on wikispaces (username: shubert). Now get started!!!

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Prompts:
1. How might have the character Sethe in Beloved been different had slavery not been such a devastating experience in her life?

2. How important is slavery in the lives of Sethe and those around her ?

3. In Beloved, what relationships did the slaves have with their children? How are the relationships affected by slavery and freedom?

4. Why did Sethe do what she did? What does this show about her character and the way she feels about her children?

5. In __Beloved__, Beloved is a rather strange character. Give and support some examples of how Beloved might be a figure of imagination. 6. Why do you think it is difficult for Sethe to stop blaming herself for the death of Beloved?

7.The author of Beloved uses many in depth metaphors.She especially compares Beloved to different characters and surroundings reflecting her life.Why do you think the author chose to keep Beloved such a mystery throughout the book?

8.Do you feel that Sethe was justified when she killed her baby?

9. How does Toni Morrison portray symbolism in her book?

10. How could the setting of Beloved affected the choices that the characters made? 11. What message was Toni Morrison trying to send her readers while writing "Beloved"?

12. What are the significance of the metaphors presented in the story in relavence to slavery ?

13. Explain the connections between the life of Toni Morrison and the novel and how sybolism and irony is portrayed.

14. By the end of the book, how had Beloved changed Sethe?

15. Explain Sethe’s moral dilemma. What is Beloved meant to represent? Explain your position.

16. Why does Beloved act differently towards Sethe than Denver?

17. Who had the strongest relationship with Sethe? What makes it stronger?

18. How does this novel give a good insight into the history of America?

19. Describe what Toni Morrison was trying to say about human beings and the regard they hold for their own morals.

20. How would the story be different if it was told from Beloved's point of view instead?

21. How can Sethe and Paul D be seen as perpetual fugitives?

22. One could say that the community judges Sethe harshly out of a desire to displace its own guilt. What evidence would support such a conclusion?